Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs HDDlife
What both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | HDDlife |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator rights | The user guide says the application requires an administrator account or Administrators-group membership. | The maker says HDDlife does not require administrator permissions and that regular users can use all functions. |
| Documentation | LSoft publishes a 27-page PDF user guide covering installation, configuration, SMART viewing, scans, event logs and administrator functions. | The official help center is a version-4 help file with a usage-tips link and an email address for reporting errors. |
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | HDDlife monitors hard disk and SSD health around the clock and warns about potential problems. |
| Rating on Softpedia | 4.1 out of 5 from 33 votes | 3.5 out of 5 from 25 votes |
| Refund policy | The EULA states that refunds are not issued after purchase. | BinarySense states that purchases qualify for a 30-day no-questions-asked refund, subject to possible blocking after refunds. |
| Support | Support options include a customer communication center, knowledge base, email, and phone assistance. | Paid plans include priority email support, and the refund page directs software issues to an online helpdesk. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
HDDlife plans
- Professional$19, paid once
- Notebook$25, paid once
- Bundle$35, paid once
- Family$65, paid once
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick HDDlife if…
It suits Windows users monitoring supported hard disks and SATA SSDs, including people who want temperature, wear and failure warnings. Remote monitoring is also listed.